About Me

Melissa White

Hello, and thanks for visiting my blog! My name is Melissa, and I love being a teacher. This is my 12th year of classroom teaching, both in regular and special education. Before that, I worked for more than a decade with a non-profit children's charity in Cleveland's inner city.

In my spare time (hmmmm?), I teach graduate and undergraduate education courses in reading and special education. I love collaborating and sharing with other teachers, and this blog helps me to do a little bit more.

My passions in teaching include integrating technology, using hands-on activities in math and science, and differentiating instruction for students with various needs. I also have an extensive background in working with students with autism and emotional disturbance, and teach workshops to parents of children with these needs.

Last, but best, I am mom to one terrific daughter! She makes each day brighter, and is the inspiration for what I do each day!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Wow! It’s been a busy week, but I just had to blog
to share a GREAT resource that my friend Brenda shared with me! I'm a big believer in “brain breaks.” Kids REALLY need to be able to get up and
stretch during the school day. Quick
exercise breaks refresh students (and teachers), help with activity
transitions, and improve oxygen flow to the brain. We just think better when we’re able to get
up and move!

If
you are looking for a fun brain break, be sure to check this one out! Not only is it incredibly fun, but it even
has a social studies connection! Watch
closely to see how people from all over the world take this little dancing
break too! Try it in your classroom—it’s
a blast!